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Solar Hot Water: A Primer   Online Membership Required
By Ken Olson
Aug/Sep 2001 (#84) pp. 44-52
Introductory Level • 5,275 words
           
 
 
Ken Olson kicks off a new focus in Home Power by introducing the basics of solar hot water systems, the equipment, and pros and cons for various climates.
 
 
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